> If I understand correctly, then in the case where there are several > records with given == "fred" for example, then you want to get a Name > object back so you can access the other attributes. But how will the > code know which of the records with given == "fred" that you want? > The other attributes may be different between the fred records.
Ah - yes, that's right you've understood. Hmmm - you've got me thinking differently about this now. I think the thing I was trying to do is not what I actually should do! Thanks for the reply, I'm thinking now I'll return just the unique names and the gender of, I think that'll serve my purpose. -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en.
